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March 24, 2026
圳zhèn(zhen4)
The character 圳 (zhèn) refers to a small furrow or drainage ditch in a field. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts to describe the channels that help manage water flow and irrigation, which are crucial for crop cultivation.
Strokes6Radical土Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese agriculture, managing water through furrows and ditches is a traditional practice, reflecting the importance of irrigation techniques in enhancing crop yields and ensuring food security.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small water channel running through a field. The character 圳 has a structure that resembles a field (the top part, 土) with a ditch (the bottom part, 井). Visualize a farmer guiding water from one furrow to another to remember the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 圳
zhèn(zhen4)
1a furrow in a field; a small drainage ditch
2furrow in field
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About 圳
圳Simplified
6Strokes
土Radical
机构团体míngcíorganisation name (org.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small water channel running through a field. The character 圳 has a structure that resembles a field (the top part, 土) with a ditch (the bottom part, 井). Visualize a farmer guiding water from one furrow to another to remember the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 圳 with similar characters like 沟 (gōu), which also refers to a ditch but can imply a larger or different type of waterway. This character is more specific to agricultural contexts, so it's essential to use it when discussing farming or irrigation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 圳 is not part of the formal HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to agriculture and environment. Focus on the radicals and components to connect it with other farming-related terms you may encounter.
Cultural Note
In Chinese agriculture, managing water through furrows and ditches is a traditional practice, reflecting the importance of irrigation techniques in enhancing crop yields and ensuring food security.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 圳 to refer to larger water channels, which is incorrect. Instead, remember that 圳 is specifically for small furrows or ditches in agricultural settings.
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Cultural Notes for 圳
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In Chinese agriculture, managing water through furrows and ditches is a traditional practice, reflecting the importance of irrigation techniques in enhancing crop yields and ensuring food security.
Word Family of 圳
Words Containing This Character6
深圳Shenzhen subprovincial city in Guangdong, special economic zone close to Hong Kong
深圳市Shenzhen subprovincial city in Guangdong, special economic zone close to Hong Kong
深圳证券交易所Shenzhen Stock Exchange, abbr. to 深交所[ShēnJiāosuǒ]深圳證券交易所
圳zhènused in place names, notably 深圳[Shēnzhèn]
深圳河Shenzhen or Shamchun river Guangdong, the border between Hong Kong new territories and PRC
深圳交易所Shenzhen Stock Exchange SZSE
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Compound Meaning
What does 深圳 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 圳
圳 specifically refers to small furrows or drainage ditches in fields, whereas 沟 is a more general term for ditches or channels.
It is more commonly used in agricultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
